e46toronto/Cross Winter wheel package info

[audiophilia]

999 installed/balanced plus tax for four Viking Snow Techs (205/55/16 H rated) with Fastco Strasse BMW reps

Please call Sam @ 905 845 0666 for more info and to set up an appointment.

Many thanks, Sam.

http://fastco.ca/2003%20Images/Wheels%20Pics/Strasse.jpg

[Jersey]

bump for a good deal..im really thinking about getting these....rims and tires...$1000....cant really beat it!

[carbonM3]

bump for a good deal..im really thinking about getting these....rims and tires...$1000....cant really beat it!

don't do it man...i'll sell u mine for like $100 - $200...save for the M!!!

[Jersey]

hehe.....how bout you just pay my insurance instead...

[Cabrio]

Great deal. Bump.

[audiophilia]

...as I said in the other thread, Sam is basically selling these to e46 members at cost...thanks for the awesome deal, Sam...

[dieselgrl]

anthony --> can i just purchase the rims from sam? I'm really thinking about getting these rims instead. trevor and I have already confirmed our tire purchase and we're getting it next week. i'll give sam a call about these rims.

[Rice]

Are these tires and rims brand new? Didn't say in the original post and maybe some people would like to know. Thanks.

[dieselgrl]

Are these tires and rims brand new? Didn't say in the original post and maybe some people would like to know. Thanks.
i believe they are brand spankin new...i just called sam. it is an awesome deal...but i still wanna go with my michelins. so i'm trying to work something out with him to just get the wheels.

[Cabrio]

anthony --> can i just purchase the rims from sam? I'm really thinking about getting these rims instead. trevor and I have already confirmed our tire purchase and we're getting it next week. i'll give sam a call about these rims.
IMHO they look better than the ones you were looking at steelcase.

[dieselgrl]

IMHO they look better than the ones you were looking at steelcase.
I know....I'm gonna get them!!! are these OEM?

[dieselgrl]

btw, these are 16" for those who are interested. 17" price may be slightly different.

[christyles]

Are these tires and rims brand new? Didn't say in the original post and maybe some people would like to know. Thanks.
Give Sam a call, that's what the numbers there for... ;)
Of course it's brand new reps.
I've never heard of a "used" group buy...

[Cabrio]

I know....I'm gonna get them!!! are these OEM?
I think they are replicas.

BTW, I remember seeing Canadian Tire commercials about the air compressor that comes with an impact gun. Do you guys know what brand it is?

I am thinking about getting that so that I can install and rotate tires myself. I can do it for you guys too!!

What got me thinking is that my vert's trunk is so damn small and there no way for me to put tires in the back seat. Which means every change of season I have to take my wagon and my vert to the mechanics just to change tires. Too inconvenient.

Does anyone on the board have one of those?

[Chopper]

I think they are replicas.

BTW, I remember seeing Canadian Tire commercials about the air compressor that comes with an impact gun. Do you guys know what brand it is?

I am thinking about getting that so that I can install and rotate tires myself. I can do it for you guys too!!

What got me thinking is that my vert's trunk is so damn small and there no way for me to put tires in the back seat. Which means every change of season I have to take my wagon and my vert to the mechanics just to change tires. Too inconvenient.

Does anyone on the board have one of those?

THat's quite a generous offer of you. Dont you need those balancing machines? :)

Go with the top down to transport tires. They shoudl fit then right? Just noisy.

[Cabrio]

THat's quite a generous offer of you. Dont you need those balancing machines? :)

Go with the top down to transport tires. They shoudl fit then right? Just noisy.

First of all I apologize for this off topic stuff. Maybe we should discuss this on a different thread?

I thought you don't need balancing if the rubber is already on the wheel. I could be wrong.

Driving with the top down in this weather? I need to get the electric warmer jacket first! :)

Nah, I don't to get the leather dirty. I don't mind getting the wagon dirty though. :p

In general how much do they charge for tire rotation/seasonal tire change? I am just thinking in the long run I'd probably get my money's worth, consider I have 2 cars, plus my parent's.

[vm-323Ci]

You don't really need an impact wrench and compressor to change wheels. What is essential is a torque wrench so you don't over tighten your lugs. Also floor jack is useful.

Also you don't need to rebalance unless you change the tires.

Been changing my wheels every spring/fall myself for the last 3 yrs. I loosen the lugs with the BMW provided wrench then use a power drill (with the right socket attached) to quicky remove the lugs. Put the lugs on (with the new wheels) using the power drill again till just finger tight and then use the torque wrench to torque the lugs to 80ft/lbs. (BMW recommends 72 but most tires shops recommend 80 - 85 for BMW's)

Also remember to grease the back of the wheel (where it meets the wheel hub) otherwise it will be a pain removing it in spring (the two metals kinda fuse and you have to use a hammer to loosen the wheel).





I think they are replicas.

BTW, I remember seeing Canadian Tire commercials about the air compressor that comes with an impact gun. Do you guys know what brand it is?

I am thinking about getting that so that I can install and rotate tires myself. I can do it for you guys too!!

What got me thinking is that my vert's trunk is so damn small and there no way for me to put tires in the back seat. Which means every change of season I have to take my wagon and my vert to the mechanics just to change tires. Too inconvenient.

Does anyone on the board have one of those?

[audiophilia]

Back to the group buy...many thanks..


Compressor talk is good..start a thread...cheers:)

[audiophilia]

Are these tires and rims brand new? Didn't say in the original post and maybe some people would like to know. Thanks.
:confused:

[Regin8r]

I think they are replicas.
What got me thinking is that my vert's trunk is so damn small and there no way for me to put tires in the back seat. Which means every change of season I have to take my wagon and my vert to the mechanics just to change tires. Too inconvenient.


If you have issues getting a shop to install your tires because of transportation of the extra set of tires, then you don't really have to worry.

When I had my winter tires installed the first time, you can open the roof, put 2 tires in the back seat, 1 in front seat and 1 in trunk. Close roof, then when get to destination, open roof again to remove the tires. You can ask the tire shop for brand new tire plastic bags to protect the interior.

Having no roof makes it extremely easy to load stuff (like rear passengers).

Reg

[STALKER]

Do they have anything in 18" for the M3 and winter tires.

[dutty_mark3]

i believe they are brand spankin new...i just called sam. it is an awesome deal...but i still wanna go with my michelins. so i'm trying to work something out with him to just get the wheels.

dieselgrl, i assume you are getting 17's? if so, price as i too am interested.

[dieselgrl]

dieselgrl, i assume you are getting 17's? if so, price as i too am interested.
i just pm'ed you with the price for the 17" rims...i'm not sure how much the package would be...you can call Sam at the phone number listed by audiophilia.

[dieselgrl]

Do they have anything in 18" for the M3 and winter tires.
They may have bmw replica 18" wheels and can package it up with winter tires...they don't sell OEM wheels. call up Sam...he's a friendly guy.

[Alveoli]

They may have bmw replica 18" wheels and can package it up with winter tires...they don't sell OEM wheels. call up Sam...he's a friendly guy.

Could you pm me with the quote for 17" rims as well. I already have winter tires!

Thanks...

[dieselgrl]

Could you pm me with the quote for 17" rims as well. I already have winter tires!

Thanks...
I'll just post the price in case anyone else is interested...it's $800+tax for a set of 17" replica BMW wheels. If any of you are interested, we could probably try to get a lower price.